Voice for the voiceless
By: Mohammed Jinadu Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the former governor of the state and incumbent President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio as a “great leader” who has decided to work for the betterment of the people of the state, in a “bipartisan manner.” Eno stated this during a meeting he…
By: Mohammed Jinadu The House of Representatives will on Monday hold a National Dialogue on State Policing in fulfilment of the commitment made by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., in January. The proposal for state police is part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution by the 10th National Assembly. The Speaker had on…
By: Mohammed Jinadu The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro PhD on Saturday stated that the survival of Amb. Umar Lliya Damagum as Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not a victory or defeat for anybody but a decision that was unanimously agreed…
By: Mohammed Jinadu The Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU) has named President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio as a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 2025. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, Jackson Udom, said that Akpabio’s nomination was contained in a letter…
By: Mohammed Jinadu President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for Parliamentary Collaboration between the Nigerian Parliament and its Serbian counterpart. Akpabio made the call during a meeting with the President of the Serbia Parliament, Ms Ana Brnabic in London, on Wednesday. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom said, Akpabio…
The significance of the principle of ‘one person, one vote’ in safeguarding the credibility of an election cannot be overstated. KIMPACT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE(KDI), organized a two-day National Multi- Stakeholders Forum, themed Youth to Lead Electoral Reform Project, in collaboration with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and other partners, to engage diverse range of young people…
(Politics) Reporting : Mohammed Jinadu President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Christians to imbibe Jesus Christ’s spirit of humility, love and sacrifice during and even after the celebration of His death and resurrection. Akpabio congratulated all Christians at home and in the diaspora for successfully completing the 40 days Lent and witnessing…
Oov The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to hold new elections in 18 polling units within Jos North February 4th Oliver Agundu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Plateau, cited a shortage of ballot papers during the district’s Saturday 3 February rerun as the reason behind this decision. Agundu stated that the commission…
The Senate suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months on Tuesday over allegations of N3 trillion naira 2024 Budget padding. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Ningi was suspended following a heated session in the red chamber. He, the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, recently disclosed to…
Members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) at the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company have commenced an indefinite strike to protest against unfair treatment and other unresolved labour disputes with the company’s management. The protesters, holding placards, blocked the entrance to the company’s headquarters in Kaduna on Tuesday morning, preventing other staff and customers…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has disclosed that many approvals for the release of funds within the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during the tenure of Godwin Emefiele did not have the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo…
In a recent military operation, the United States Navy ships and aircraft intercepted and destroyed 15 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea region. This action was taken in response to a large-scale attack orchestrated by “Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists” targeting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The attack…
Former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, has highlighted that the Federal Government continues to provide subsidies for petroleum products. In his inaugural address last year, President Bola Tinubu famously declared, “The fuel subsidy is no more,” emphasizing that the 2023 Budget did not allocate funds for fuel subsidy and justifying that subsidy payments were no…
On Sunday, suspected criminals looted the Gwagwa-Tasha warehouse in FCT, taking food items. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for FCT, condemned the looting as a criminal act. During a visit to the facility on Monday, Mariya expressed dismay over the extensive damage caused by the looters. “I visited the Gwagwa-Tasha warehouse to assess the damage…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, has reassured Nigerians of the military’s commitment to dealing with security challenges. However, he lamented that misinformation is responsible for the wrong perception of the military and the escalation of killings in communities. During a national convention/retreat on civil society/military partnership in mitigating crises in the north-central…
Former Minister of Power, Prof Barth Nnaji, has suggested that the newly inaugurated 181 megawatts power plant in Aba, Abia State can be replicated in Lagos and other states of the country. Nnaji, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Limited, the owner of the Aba power plant, mentioned in an interview with…
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law has taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for introducing the Central Motor Information System (CMRIS) for vehicle owners across the country. The police had introduced CMRIS in December 2023 to help maintain essential details of vehicle owners in its…
The Federal Government has stated that the removal of fuel subsidy is starting to have positive effects on the economy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed that Nigeria has attracted over $30 billion in foreign direct investment across sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare, oil and gas, and others. These investments…
WE KNOW CONCRETE ROAD TECHNOLOGY WILL BE A HUGE SUCCESS, SAYS WORKS MINISTER We know that concrete road technology is going to be a huge success for the benefit of our people, says the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, CON. According to him, we are sure that utilizing concrete road technology…
Says the policy of no vop on mobilization is a measure to ensure value for money and timely completion of projects. The Honourable Minister of Works. His Excellency, Sen. Engr Nweze David Umahi CON has restated the commitment of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope administration of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR…
